An activity which involves many of the processes of traditional dating but without the associated time and expense. The primary purpose is to create or nurture a romantic attraction which will lead to eBases 1 through 4 by utilising a variety of online services. Typical eDate activities include instant-messaging, yahoo games and watching the same dvd's. A successful eDate may result in an /invite request your date’s private IRC channel on Quakenet for cyber (sex). EDates are often criticised for not affording the participants the level of intimacy that can be achieved through physical interactions. Common precursors to eDates include eCards and eFlowers however many consider these totally gay.
A: I went on a hot ass eDate with cheryl yesterday!
B: Dude, you really gotta get a girlfriend whose last name doesn't end in .jpg.
A: Don't hate the playa.
To eDate someone involves this: guy sends nude, girl sends nude back, Skype calls, nudes, "I love you" over text, Snapchat daily, then finally meet irl after a year of talking to find that the person is very different to what you'd thought they'd be
Bro I edated this girl called Shantelle but when I met her in real life, she said her name was Mary. Turns out when I asked for her name last year, she said "Shan't tell"
when people start edating (online dating) they start ignoring friends and get matching minecraft pixelated skins. They become selfish monsters, edaters are hated by all.